Objective/Skills

Licensed Clinical Social Worker utilizing my education in psychology and social work along with interpersonal skills to add value to an organization. Highly motivated and cognizant of diversity with the ability to problem solve, build strong relationships, and communicate effectively. Proven success in individual, children and family psychotherapy.

Education

New York University September 2010-May 2012

Masters in Clinical Social Work

Monmouth University September 2004-December 2008

Bachelor of Science - Major: Psychology - Minor: Health Services

Phi Sigma Sigma: Positions Held-Insignia, Activities and Philanthropy

Completed Thesis: Body Esteem on Mate Choice and Body Satisfaction (Presented at HBES) Summer 2009

Experience

Private Practice June 2017-Present

Provide psychotherapy to families, children, adolescence, groups and individuals

Emergency Services Youth Academy September 2016-June 2017

Therapist

Academy Therapist

Taught Classes on substance abuse and bullying/conflict resolution

The mission of the Emergency Services Youth Academy is to expose the children in the community to the importance of public service. Through interactive activities, our cadets experience the rigors of life in the emergency services. Using the military training model, we hold our cadets to the highest standards of conduct, appearance and behavior. Our goal is to instill confidence, competence, integrity and self- esteem in building the future leaders.

Field Instructor Ramapo College September 2016- June 2016

Supervisor to undergraduate Social Work student

Bogota School District October 2013-June 2017

Social Worker/Guidance Counselor/Anti-Bully Specialist

Provide individual and group counseling to Elementary School students (K-6) both general Ed. And special Ed.

Anti-Bully Specialist (ABS)

Consult with staff, families, other professionals and community resources

Child Study Team Interim (1 month at High School Oct-Nov 2014)

504 Committee and Maintenance

Intervention and Referral Services Head Committee Chair (I and RS)

Field Instructor for Ramapo College- Supervisor to a Ramapo Student (Internship)

PAL Program (Peer Leaders)

Chief for a Day with Bogota Police Department

Buddy Bench

Class Conflict Resolution

Character Education

Assemblies

School Climate

Certified Financial Services September 2012- August 2013

Provide financial services to individuals and families

Rockland County Correctional Facility, NY-Internship September 2011- June 2012

Provide individual and group counseling for incarcerated youth males ranging from ages 16-21

Clients come from single family homes, foster homes and homeless situations

Consult with teachers and jail administrators as needed as well as family contact, collaboration with outside agencies, schools, and guidance.

Clarkstown Central School District, NY-Internship September 2011- June 2012

School Social Worker/SAC Intern: Substance abuse prevention, early intervention, crisis intervention, assessments, and on going counseling.

Non-mandated high school students on an individual and group basis. Leads two groups and sees approximately 8 students a week individually.

Attend Instructional support team meetings, Threat assessment meetings, Preventing Youth Drug Abuse (PYDA), County Wide SADD meetings and NIOT a group addressing and preventing hate crimes in the county.

Family Guidance, Hackensack, NJ- Internship September 2010-May 2011

Provide individual and family counseling for young children on the Autistic Spectrum

Children’s After School Therapeutic Services (CATS): After school program for children ages 7 to 13 years of age

Attend supervision, weekly staff meetings, intakes, in school observations, progress notes, and psychosocial assessments.

Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus, NJ- Internship Summer 2010

Worked directly with Licensed Social Workers in the Geriatrics Department (Dementia and Schizophrenic)

Duties include a variety of office work; devotion of quality time with patients; observe and evaluate doctor, family and social work meetings; assist and develop treatment plans/monthly patient treatment plans and oversee updates; arrange and organize group activities for learning and interaction; and supervise group outings to cafeteria.

Metropolitan Medical Association, Englewood, NJ February 2010-September 2010

Counsel women being provided medical care by the clinic

Certifications and Licensure

New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Work

New Jersey School Guidance

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